Paper Chase: Modric goes on strike

Each day during the summer transfer window we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around splash the cash to bolster their rosters. True or not, they're always entertaining...

THE SUN

Luka Modric went on strike yesterday as Chelsea lodged an official £30million bid for the wantaway Tottenham star.

Gary Neville has lifted the lid on the gambling 'cancer' that hit England's chances of winning two World Cups and three European Championships.

Roberto Mancini warned the deal to sign Samir Nasri will be under threat if he plays for Arsenal on Wednesday.

Tottenham star Benoit Assou-Ekotto has told dodgy David de Gea to expect another test of nerve at Old Trafford tonight.

Arsene Wenger insists life at Arsenal is 'great' - because he has the fight of his life on his hands.

Kenny Dalglish reckons only time will tell whether he has been bold or stupid in the transfer market.

Fabio Capello has told Arsene Wenger to start spending before Arsenal's season goes up in smoke.

Tony Pulis revealed he is bidding to sign "three or four" new players before the transfer window closes.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsene Wenger has finally been pushed into trying to make a dramatic splash in the transfer market. Wenger has got bids of £15million and £20m-plus respectively in for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila and Lille forward Eden Hazard. And the Arsenal boss is also going back for another crack at Everton defender Phil Jagielka.

Wantaway star Luka Modric has been axed from the Spurs team - with boss Harry Redknapp admitting he is mentally unfit to play.

Samuel Eto'o will become the highest paid player in the world today when he completes his £25m transfer to Russian club Anzhi. And Inter Milan will now use the fee to try and sign Carlos Tevez or Diego Forlan.

Blackburn's under pressure boss Steve Kean is on the verge of two signings. Rovers are in talks with striker Vedad Ibisevic, 26, over a £6million deal while midfielder Simon Vukcevic, 25, was in England for a medical at the weekend.

Tottenham are considering a fresh swoop for Bolton defender Gary Cahill as talks over Chris Samba have stalled.

THE GUARDIAN

Roberto Mancini is threatening to end Manchester City's long pursuit of Samir Nasri if the Frenchman becomes ineligible for the Champions League by playing for Arsenal in their play-off second leg match at Udinese on Wednesday.

Arsene Wenger has responded to Arsenal's troubled start to the season by making a bid for the Rennes holding midfielder Yann M'Vila.

THE INDEPENDENT

Roberto Mancini raised the stakes in the Samir Nasri transfer saga yesterday when he warned that Manchester City could turn their attentions elsewhere if the Arsenal midfielder plays in Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against Udinese and is cup-tied for the competition this season.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Roberto Mancini has warned Arsene Wenger that he risks wrecking Samir Nasri's £23million transfer to Manchester City if the Arsenal manager creates a "big problem" by selecting the midfielder for the Champions League play-off against Udinese on Wednesday.

THE TIMES

Roberto Mancini has warned Arsene Wenger that Manchester City are likely to abandon their pursuit of Samir Nasri if the Arsenal manager elects to play him against Udinese in the Champions League this week.